Welcome to the weekend update from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid! Before every weekend, we share the top family-friendly events in the Lynchburg area and beyond. There's no time like now to make family memories!
The Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Local swimming pools open and local schools are finishing up their school years. There are also numerous Memorial Day observations in the Lynchburg area.
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the year!
We'll help you plan ahead to Find Your Family Fun® with our FREE Lynchburg Macaroni Kid newsletter and event calendar which publishes weekly on Thursdays at 7 AM.
Here's some of the top family events around Lynchburg for this weekend May 23-26, 2025. Visit our website to see details about all of these events!
Some of these events require advance tickets or registration. Click on each link for more details about the event. Some events may be postponed or cancelled due to weather or other concerns, so please check before you go.
May 23-26, 2025 Family Fun
Click on each link for more details about the event.
May 23 - Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 10 AM - 12 PM
May 23 - Ribbon Cutting at Bruster's Real Ice Cream at 11 AM
May 23-24 - Summer Carnival at Courtland Festival Park - Friday from 5 PM - 9 PM; Saturday from 12 PM - 8 PM
May 23 - Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works from 6 PM - 10 PM
May 23 - Amherst County High School Graduation at 7 PM
May 23 - Stars and Stripes Forever: Patriotic Concert at National D-Day Memorial at 7 PM
May 24-25 - Weekend Activities at Virginia State Parks at various Virginia State Parks
May 24 - Bedford County Public School Graduations - JFHS at 9:30 AM; LHS at 1:30 PM; SRHS at 5 PM
May 24 - Sept. 1 - Splash Pad Open Hours in English Park in Altavista - daily from 10 AM - 7 PM
May 24 - Brainy Board Games at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
May 24 - Chalk It Up to Summer: Free Family Art Day at Bower Center for the Arts from 12 PM - 2 PM
May 24 - "Toy Story" at 29 Drive-In at I Scream You Scream - Gates open at 7:15 PM; Movie starts at 8:30 PM
May 25 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 8 AM - 10 AM
May 25 - Sundays at Amazement Square from 1 PM - 5 PM
May 26 - Memorial Day
May 26 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools for Memorial Day
May 26 - Memorial Day 10k Run and 2-Mile Walk at 8 AM
May 26 - Memorial Day Observance at Monument Terrace at 10:40 AM
May 26 - Memorial Day Observance: Honoring the Fallen at National D-Day Memorial at 11 AM
May 26 - Memorial Day Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
May 26 - Public Swim Hours at Miller Park Pool from 1 PM - 6 PM
May 26; May 28-31 - Buena Vista Fire Department Carnival from 6 PM - 11 PM
In addition to the events noted above, there are many weekday events on our calendar of events!
Recurring Weekly Events
Miller Park Pool - Open from late May through Sept. 1; weekends only from May 26 - June 8; daily from June 9 - Aug. 1, and open weekends only from Aug. 2 - Sept. 1
Riverside Park Sprayground - Open daily from mid-May through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM. Currently closed for maintenance.
Altavista Splash Park at English Park - Open daily from May 24 through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM and weather permitting on weekends in May and September
Riverfront Park Fountain (downtown) - Open daily from late May through Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM. Currently closed for maintenance.
Visit Lynchburg Museum - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sundays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (0-21 months) - Mondays at 10:15 AM from Jan. 6 - Dec. 29 (no event on dates library is closed)
Babygarten at Lynchburg Public Library - Mondays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 6 - May 19 (closed Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)
Rock-A-Bye Reader at Forest Library (21 months - 3 years) - Mondays at 11:15 AM from Jan. 6 - Dec. 29 (no event on dates library is closed)
Preschool Community Playgroups (Yoder Center) - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Amherst Library - Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM through May 27
Teen Tuesdays at Lynchburg Public Library - Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM from Jan. 7 - June 3
Preschool Community Playgroups (Daniel's Hill) - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from Jan. 8 - May 28 (no program April 16)
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM
Story Time with Ms. Anna at Madison Heights Library - Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM through May 29
Storytime Picnic at Timbrook Park Pavilion - Thursdays from 11 AM - 1 PM from March 20 - May 29
Family Swim Fridays at Crosswhite Athletic Club - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM at Miller Center in Lynchburg
Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works - Fridays from April 18 through September from 6 PM - 10 PM
Friday and Saturday Night Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Free Music Friday at Loose Shoe Too Brewery - Fridays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf - Friday and Saturday nights from 8 PM - 10 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM starting April 26
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM
Food Bank at Madison House of the Arts - Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM
Saturday Afternoon Open Skate at AJ Skateworld - Saturdays from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
Sundays at Amazement Square - Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM
Stay tuned as more events are added to our calendar regularly!
Here are some ways to Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the year at home, in the Lynchburg area, and beyond!
Teaching Your Children the Meaning of Memorial Day: Honor the Fallen - In-person and virtual events to observe Memorial Day 2025
Lynchburg and Central Virginia Fruit Orchards and Farmers Market Guide 2025 - From strawberries to pumpkins and apples, find the freshest produce at local orchards and markets!
Lynchburg Virginia Parks Guide - Parks in Lynchburg and the Surrounding Counties
Planning a Graduation or End of School Party and Local Graduation Dates - An end of school year party is a great way to celebrate the year's accomplishments!
Summertime Water Fun: Lynchburg Area Pools, Lakes and Water Holes - Sponsored by Rainbow Forest Recreation Association, Find Your Family Fun® this summer in the water!
Lynchburg Summer Family Day Trips, Weekend & Vacation Trips - Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg, Central Virginia, and beyond!
25 Cheap Ways to Enjoy Summer - Find Your Family Fun® this summer without breaking the bank!
Lynchburg VA Area Best of Summer 2025 - Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all summer long!
Ice Cream and Sweet Frosty Treats in the Lynchburg Area - When the weather's hot outside, cool down with a sweet frosty treat from your favorite local spot!
Lynchburg VA Area Spring Hikes - Hiking is a great way to spend family time outdoors. Explore these family hikes in the Lynchburg area.
Sprayground and Splash Pad Fun in Lynchburg and Beyond - Find Your Family Fun® this summer at spraygrounds and spray pads in the Lynchburg area and beyond!
10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes - Lynchburg has lots of trails for riding bikes. Check out our top 10 bike trails.
Lynchburg VA Area Campground Guide 2025 - Are you ready? Camping season 2025 is here now!
Explore Virginia State Parks with the Virginia State Parks Trail Quest - The Virginia State Parks Trail Quest program is a fun way to visit 40 different state parks!
Find Your Family Fun® in the Lynchburg Area During May 2025 - Plan ahead for family fun in the month of May and enjoy these fun activities and local events!
Summer will be here before you know it! Check out Lynchburg area summer camp information!
Lynchburg VA Area Summer Camp Guide 2025 - The area's top summer camps are in our guide - a work in progress!
Summer Camp Spotlight: TC3 Kids Coding Camp
Summer Camp Spotlight: Summer WonderCamp at Amazement Square
Summer Camp Spotlight: Camp Happiness at The Lynchburg Humane Society
You'll find local events, articles, and guides on our website! Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® all year long in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
This list is updated as information is received about local family-friendly events. We include free and inexpensive family-friendly events in our calendar. To add your organization’s family-friendly event to our calendar, click the “submit an event” link on our website. You’ll find more information about many events on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg and Central Virginia this weekend!
